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Land—development
(Question No 203)

Mr Coe asked the Minister for Regulatory Services, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:

(1) How many blocks in the Territory remain undeveloped by lessees beyond the timeframe of six years.

(2) How many blocks in the suburbs of (a) Bonner, (b) Casey, (c) Crace, (d) Forde, (e) Franklin, (f) Gungahlin, (g) Harrison, (h) Jacka, (i) Ngunnawal, (j) Nicholls and (k) Palmerston remain undeveloped beyond the six year timeframe.

(3) What action is taken to encourage lessees to develop their blocks.

(4) Are lessees required to seek an extension of the standard period to develop a block.

(5) Is any follow-up undertaken if a block remains undeveloped beyond the six year timeframe and a lessee has not applied for an extension.

(6) What action is taken to ensure that undeveloped blocks are maintained and do not become covered with rubbish or weeds.

(7) Are undeveloped blocks inspected to check they are being maintained; if so, what is the frequency of inspections.

(8) What is the total amount of revenue received from lessees who have not developed their blocks within the six year timeframe in the financial years (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14, (c) 2014-15, (d) 2015-16 and (e) 2016-17 to date.

Mr Ramsay: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) There are 99 blocks in the ACT that remain undeveloped beyond the six year timeframe.

(2) The number of blocks that are undeveloped beyond the six year timeframe are:

(3) Access Canberra performs a historical audit on all parcels of land in the ACT. This audit is conducted to identify and notify lessees of any breaches to the building and development provisions contained within the Crown lease.

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